Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I picked up an M3 from E-Bay a couple months ago that was listed as being >in perfect working order but being sold AS IS with no reserve. I had to wait >a month for lens adapters before I could make a test. >Well I ruined 3 rolls of film before I learned the problem. The rewind knob >fails to rewind the film. The prongs on the end of the rewind shaft engage >but slip when turned. >Has any one on the List experienced this problem and if so what is the >solution? >The next time I will not trust the sellers statement. >HELP >Major Waechter >USAF Retired Major, First, check with the seller. Does he/she have a good feedback rating? Chances are if the feedback is substantial and positive then the seller will work with you, for example, rebating the cost of a repair. I had the same thing happen with an M3 and the seller rebated me the price of a focus adjustment. >PS, What is the best place in the North East for an M3 repair? Others have already answered this. - -Robert - -- - ------- PowerLogix R&D, Inc. Main Office: 3921 Steck Avenue, Suite A105 Austin, TX 78759 (512) 795-2978 x107 (501) 421-7942 FAX (fax direct to my email)